Chatting with Ian C. Esslemont about the Sanitization of War and Violence in Fantasy Literature

A common element in many epic fantasy narratives is battle, war and violence, and Malazan Author Ian C. Esslemont dropped by to discuss these aspects of violence in Fantasy novels, and talk about how sometimes they are 'sanitized' and turned into action.

Make more money in your business by setting the right price
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Make more money in your business by setting the right price

The most philosophical novel ever written -- a literary deathmatch
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The most philosophical novel ever written -- a literary deathmatch

Not all fantasy is from Tolkien : Talking about a different fantasy tradition with Steven Erikson
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Not all fantasy is from Tolkien : Talking about a different fantasy tradition with Steven Erikson

What Makes a 'Good' Character - Some thoughts about elements of character in narrative
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What Makes a 'Good' Character - Some thoughts about elements of character in narrative

S13 E15: Iran, FIFA & UK Elections: 6/14/26: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
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S13 E15: Iran, FIFA & UK Elections: 6/14/26: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

The Evolution of Telepathy | Trinity College, Cambridge
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The Evolution of Telepathy | Trinity College, Cambridge

Steven Erikson on gods, belief, and spirituality in Malazan
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Steven Erikson on gods, belief, and spirituality in Malazan

Talking About Writing Advice with Ian C. Esslemont and Steven Erikson
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Talking About Writing Advice with Ian C. Esslemont and Steven Erikson

Lunch Money with Paul Krugman and Heather Cox Richardson
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Lunch Money with Paul Krugman and Heather Cox Richardson

The Importance of Shadow in Malazan... This isn't just about Compassion
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The Importance of Shadow in Malazan... This isn't just about Compassion

Hell (with 2 Ls) in Old Norse: feat. Prof. Stephen Hopkins
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Hell (with 2 Ls) in Old Norse: feat. Prof. Stephen Hopkins

AI Is Creating A Rare Opportunity For Investors. How Jim Roppel Is Playing It. | Investing With IBD
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AI Is Creating A Rare Opportunity For Investors. How Jim Roppel Is Playing It. | Investing With IBD

How to Start Coding | Programming for Beginners | Learn Coding | Intellipaat
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How to Start Coding | Programming for Beginners | Learn Coding | Intellipaat

A Bit of a Rant About Generative AI for Writing and Learning
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A Bit of a Rant About Generative AI for Writing and Learning

How to Analyse Stories: With Philip Chase Ep.08 Themes
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How to Analyse Stories: With Philip Chase Ep.08 Themes

How Predators Choose Their Victims — 40 Years Of Research That Could Save Your Life
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How Predators Choose Their Victims — 40 Years Of Research That Could Save Your Life

How to Write Something Truly Immersive (Adrian Tchaikovsky Interview)
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How to Write Something Truly Immersive (Adrian Tchaikovsky Interview)

A Very Challenging "Contradiction" in the Gospels: The Mark Series pt 57 (14:1-12)
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A Very Challenging "Contradiction" in the Gospels: The Mark Series pt 57 (14:1-12)

We Might Be Wrong About Black Holes
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We Might Be Wrong About Black Holes

Spoiler Talk: No Life Forsaken with Philip 'Nemesis' Chase
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Spoiler Talk: No Life Forsaken with Philip 'Nemesis' Chase